FLIBS: the 7 largest yachts going to Fort Lauderdale

Arguably the main yacht show in the United States, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is set to start to start on the 1st of November and last for a total of 5 days. Earlier this year Informa, the parent company of the Monaco Yacht Show, spent $133 million to acquire a portfolio of shows, which included FLIBS. We now look at the largest yachts on display at the upcoming show.

Originally built as Madsummer for American billionaire, Jeffrey Soffer in 2008, the yacht was later reportedly sold to her current Mexican owner and renamed TV. She was then listed for sale in September 2014 asking €130,000,000, with a price reduction to €92 million in July 2016. She has remained on the brokerage market.

With a length of 78.4 meters (257 ft), TV was built by Lurssen to an exterior design by Espen Oeino and an interior by Alberto Pinto. The yacht is capable of accommodating 18 guests in 10 cabins and carries a crew of 27. Amongst the yacht's key features are a large spa pool, a massage room and a master cabin with a panoramic view.

From a technical standpoint, TV is powered by twin Caterpillar engines giving her a maximum speed of 18 knots and allowing her to cruise for up to 6,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. TV is available for charter from €850,000 per week.

The explorer superyacht Cloudbreak, built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2016, owes her name to a big wave in Fiji that very few surfers dare defy. For a good reason, she is often described as a high-tech floating chalet, able to accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins within her interior space, designed by Christian Liaigre.

Her amenities, conceived to suit the lifestyle of a young and adventurous owner, include playing, airfield, comfort and party zones, as well as a research and sports center. Cloudbreak is a substantial go-anywhere vessel with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure.

Designed by the Codecasa team, Double Down features a high-quality stabilization system to ensure maximum stability while cruising or at anchor. Twelve guests are accommodated in 8 staterooms, including a master suite, five double staterooms and three twin cabins.

The main deck’s salon is home to a grand piano, accented by rich mahogany and sumptuous furnishings. She accommodates 20 crew members. Her alluring features include a four-deck glass elevator, fully outfitted gym, movie theater, upper deck dining area with bi-fold sliding glass doors allowing 270-degree views, eight-person Jacuzzi, large sun beds and shaded lounging on aft bridge deck.

Converted into a superyacht in 2007, Suri may have an unconventional layout, but she was fitted with arguably more toys than any other yacht of her size. Found chartering in destinations such as South East Asia, Antarctica and Tahiti, she prefers to explore off the beaten track.

Accommodating up to 12 guests in 8 cabins, Suri was extended amidst ship in 2012 by 11 meters, which extended her sundeck, arguably the nicest area on the yacht, and extended the helipad. Amongst the yacht's special features are a large cinema room on the lower deck with a glass-bottom floor to observe the fish and an observational lounge on top of the bridge.

One of the largest yachts ever built by Italian shipyard, Codecasa, Apogee was delivered in 2003 and currently charters from $275,000 per week. She was last refitted in 2013. With 6 cabins for a total of 12 guests, Apogee has a maximum speed of 14.5 knots, powered by twin Caterpillar engines of 2,260hp each.

Built by Benetti, the Italian superyacht gigafactory, Mine Games has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. Notable features include an elevator that accesses all decks, an air-conditioned gym, a baby grand piano, a beach garage, a helicopter landing pad and a master suite on the bow with an 180 degree view.

The newest Feadship of her class currently on the market, Rock.It was built for an experienced yacht owner who custom designed her for personal, charter and corporate use. Reaching a top speed of 15 knots, she can accommodate a total of 10 guests.

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A new 47,6-metre vessel from Italian shipyard’s T-Line will take part in this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show. First known as project Baglietto 10228, the vessel has been later christened Silver Fox.This is the second hull from the company’s T-Line, the first one was reportedly delivered to an Mexican owner in 2017. With Silver Fox also first revealed in the USA, at Miami Yacht Show 2019, Michele Gavino, CEO of Baglietto, comments on the importance of US market for the company: “As a company, we see great potential for our brand in the Americas and we are honored by the compliments and admiration we have received since our grand debut during the Miami Yacht Show.” The sleek exteriors of a 9,5-metre-beam vessel were developed by Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski. Silver Fox is trademarked with a 140 m2 sundeck hosting dining and sunbathing areas and an infinity pool. The yacht also fits a side-loading superyacht tender garage, leaving the transom free for a proper beach club area, complete with gym and hammam. Featuring 350-square-metre on-board space in general, Silver Fox can accommodate up to 12 guests within 6 cabins, including a master suite on the main deck and 2 doubles and 2 twin rooms with pullman berths on the lower deck.Silver Fox’ interiors, developed by Baglietto in-house team, transmit modern and luxurious layout. Key interior materials include Italian walnut combined with touches of gold and bronze, complemented with the Canaletto nut pattern used for the floors in the living areas.Powered by two Caterpillar 3512C diesel engines with her total fuel capacity of 80,000 litres, Silver Fox will boast top speed of 16 knots and cruising speed of 12 knots at a maximum range of 4,500 nautical miles.As to other current activities of Baglietto, it is currently busy constructing five yachts under at its La Spezia facility. Among others, the builder is now working on the third hull from the T-Line planned for delivery in 2020 and a 550-metre hull designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design.To check out the list of the largest yachts to be seen at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2019, click here.

At the beginning of 2019, Arcadia Yachts is one of the most active shipyards. Now it has ten units under construction. Worldwide premiere of the first Sherpa XL is scheduled on September 2019 at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Now she is taking shape on the shipyard rapidly and is entirely on schedule. To date, the shipyard has completed all carpentry work on the new Sherpa XL, as well as finishing the work to connect the hull and deck. Last Arcadia A105 was also presented at Cannes 2018.The main idea of Arcadia based on placing the owner at the heart of the project, creating the spaces that surround him exactly to begin design of how he intends to use the yacht, not starting from the shape of the hull. The new Sherpa XL yacht makes the best use of the areas on board. 24-metres vessel and especially of the beam, which is nearly 7 metres, offering an incredible 220 square metres of interior and exterior living space. The total union between interiors and exteriors, which highlights the relationship with the sea and the surrounding environment, is definitely the sky lounge (34 m2), where the up&down windows allow guests to enjoy the sea breeze by simply touching a button.The concept of the Sherpa XL yacht, developed in collaboration with the Hot Lab design company goes around the layout of the decks. The bow decks are split to develop a central flight of stairs with small differences in height. This particular layout provides considerable space in a relatively small height, which allows obtaining interesting results with volumes.The aft cockpit is directly connected to the stern control panel that supports the sundeck, 65 square metres in size. A transversal garage is located forward of the engine room, with a side hatch that can take a tender, longer than 4m.On the upper deck, with a 35 square metre sun lounge, a bar area reflects the open-air philosophy of the Sherpa XL. This area is dedicated entirely to guests and their privacy without a traditional exterior helm station.Sherpa XL was designed with a four or three cabin layout. The specific corridors and rooms for the crew provide guests with a level of privacy that is typical of larger yachts. The master suite extends into the bathroom, with no dividing partitions, which allows the owner to enjoy large, open space and full of light.The yacht can reach a top speed of over 20 knots. If the speed is kept at 10 knots, the vessel’s autonomy is over 1,500 miles. Sherpa XL is equipped with solar panels, which sufficient to power all on board systems except for the air conditioning and equipped with standard engines twin Volvo Penta IPS 1050hp. Another interesting project of Arcadia Yacht is FOR. TH. of 47-meters long.@Photos by Arcadia Yachts

German yacht builder Lurssen has launched its superyacht project Fiji 16 months after her launch announcement. The 95-metre yacht with a 14-metre beam has been christened Madsummer and scheduled for delivery to a repeat owner in summer 2019.The project was supervised by the owner’s captain and brokerage company Moran Yacht & Ship during the construction period of nearly 2,5 years.The yacht’s exterior concept developed by British designer Harrison Eidsgaard focuses on maintenance of sleek and elegant lines within impressive volumes. The vessel's main trademarks are 12-metre swimming pool and Jacuzzi laid at the aft deck and protected with glass bulwarks. That contributes to clean and uncluttered appearance of hull surfaces. Other decks are connected through exterior staircases and centerline openings.Spacious beach club and spa zone with a sea terrace on the lower deck are on the list of Madsummer’s special features. The bow is equipped with a helipad, while the sun deck aft features hidden crane in the bulwark, aimed to handle an aeroboat. As to the upper deck, it is trademarked with walkable skylight and an integrated fireplace.At the same time, interiors designed by Italy-based Studio Laura Sessa represent contemporary modern style. Laura Sessa comments: “For this interior design yacht project, I invested inner artistic creativity due to my long relationship with the Owner. I playfully created spaces full of customised details and colours from the sea, emanating harmony and elegance.”Madsummer will offer on-board accommodation for 20 guests within 10 suites.This yacht is the third in the recent series of the vessels of over 90-metres LOA recently launched by Lurssen, along with impressive 136-metre Flying FOX and 111-meter Project TIS.

Polish multihull Sunreef Yachts has announced that it has sold the first model of its 80 Sunreef Power catamaran range in September 2018. But only now has revealed the first interior renderings of the 24-metre motor yacht. A model due to be presented at 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival and delivered later this year. Unveiled in May 2018, this in-house designed model is expected for long cruises and features “bold, contemporary hull styling”.Sunreef Yachts has been setting the trends in the catamaran industry for years. The shipyard introduced the yachting world innovate solutions including the world’s first flybridge on a luxury catamaran, the first double deck power catamaran with oceanic range, the first double deck sailing catamaran and one of latest power projects 150 Sunreef Power.The catamaran makes full use of the 12.1 beam with amazing amounts of space for sunning and lounging and a flybridge big enough to accommodate a spa pool, wet bar and plenty area of seating. The main deck saloon layout is flexible, with the option to include a different size dining area and a variety of seating. There is also the possibility to have a bar and open galley on the main deck.The model’s layout is open to customisation. One of the most spectacular features on board the 80 Sunreef Power is the master suite which can be set up in the bow section of the main deck. With a double bed facing the bow terrace, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, dressing and desk, the suite is bathed in sun from the skylight glazing. The same space can also be used to install a large lounge and access to the foredeck. Accommodation is for up for 12 guests and four crew members in luxurious cabins.The massive garage combined with an aft platform allows the 80 Sunreef Power to take tender, water toys and jet-ski anywhere she goes. The engine room can be fitted with either twin 575hp engines or twin 1,200hp engines.@Photo by Sunreef Yachts

Dutch yacht builder Oceanco has recently launched its latest 90-metre masterpiece christened DreAMBoat. Social media chatter was quick to point out that the yacht was built for US billionaire and owner of the Atlanta Falcons NFL team.The yacht of aluminium superstructure on a steel hull features a 14,2-metre beam. Her impressive interior volume of 2,950 GT allows accommodation for 23 guests on-board, along with up to 33 crew members. DreAMBoat is also trademarked with generous overhangs from the superstructure and cut outs in the bulwarks lending her classic and strong appearance.The vessel’s exterior features numerous large windows offering panoramic views. Swimming pool aft at the main deck, a partially closed sundeck with Jacuzzi and plenty of seating and entertainment zones and a private Besides the golden dining room, the interior features bespoke surfaces and limestone floors. DreAMBoat is decorated with several materials including natural wood, semi-precious stone, leather and mother-of-pearl designed by Terence Disdale. Her propulsion package consists of two MTU 4,828 HP engines, with the speed information not revealed yet.Oceanco project manager Roderick Gort commented at launch: “Launching DreAMBoatis an important milestone in the construction process of delivering ‘the Owners Perfect Yacht’. We are looking forward to delivering DreAMBoat after her sea trials this spring, and welcoming her to the Oceanco family.”Valued at $4.7 billion by Forbes, Arthur Blank is most famous for co-founding Home Depot in the 1970s, which grew into one of the largest hardware store chains. In 2001 he bought the Atlanta Falcons for $545 million, which are now valued by Forbes at near $2.1 billion.The superyacht’s delivery is scheduled to summer 2019. She is set to become one of three gigayachts recently acquired by American Sports team owners, with 109-metre Oceanco Bravo Eugenia delivered to Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones and 93-metre Feadship Lady S rumoured to belong to Washington Redskins' Dan Snyder.